What Do You Wear To A Family Christmas?
Iona asked, in these comments, what do people wear for family Christmas? I believe in to each their own at home. All about the ugly
December 22, 2015
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Category: Style
Culture of Origin
Channeling The Grande Dame For A Semi-Fancy Late Holiday Lunch
Last week my husband and I had our Thanksgiving at the Taj Campton Place Hotel restaurant. It’s small, elegant as San Francisco goes, and recently
November 30, 2015
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Interesting brands
A 59-Year Old Woman Reviews The Apple Watch In Real Life
Have any of you thought about buying an Apple Watch? Does anybody actually own one? Oh, yeah, me. Huh? To be clear, I am not
November 24, 2015
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Interesting brands
Object of Desire: Wolford Tights
Illustration by Marilyn Pollack Naron I have two pair of Wolford tights in my top right-hand dresser drawer. This is not enough. Having retired after
November 13, 2015
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Fierce at 50
Objects Of Desire: That 70s Clothing
While fashion lacks a gale force trend right now, I think we might reasonably point out a few “breezes” — influences, if you will. The
October 29, 2015
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Fierce at 50
A Singular Piece
This post sponsored by Halsbrook Fashion has moved to a “post-trend” universe. So says Cathryn Horyn at the New York Times, and I agree. In
October 20, 2015
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Fierce at 50
Packing for 5 Days In Brooklyn, Manhattan, and New Jersey
During my recent break I took a little trip. First, a plane to JFK for three days in New York visiting my son and some
October 15, 2015
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Style
Object of Desire: Rag & Bone Stretch Corduroy Blazer
Look at this perfect black blazer from Rag and Bone. You can get one of the few that remain if you act now. I’m trying
September 23, 2015
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Fierce at 50
Trying Out A New Silhouette That Forgives My Midlife Midsection
I’ve always preferred a fitted waist, to work with broad shoulders and a long torso, but I may be ready now to trade that off
September 15, 2015
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Style
The (Graphic, Japanese) One That Got Away
I’ve been ogling this Kenzo sweatshirt for donkey’s years. Seemed it might work wonders for Extreme Casual jeans and khakis. Dramatic, but it’s amazing what
September 8, 2015
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Raptures/Analysis
How Do You Feel About “Formality” In Your Style?
Often, it seems to me, the ideas of “style” and “formality” are smushed together. Conflated. Which can feel quite deflating, if you want panache without
August 27, 2015
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Style
A Rain Jacket For Those Of Us In Deep Denial About Summer’s Passing
Sharing a post with Une Femme d’un Certain Age, as we have done before. This time, our topic is “Sneaking Up On Fall.” She is
August 18, 2015
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